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 "But you will
receive
power when the Holy Spirit comes on you;
and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8) Each Christian is called to be a witness of Jesus Christ. Whether at home, at work, or at school, we are called to live out our faith in word and deed. Mission is not a program for the Church. It must be a way of life. Still, there remain many ministries of witness that we support collectively as a congregation. Some are listed here. Also, be sure to check out First Presbyterian's latest mission news. Local
Witness
 Bibles for HopeIn 2006, a ten-year-old girl in Vernon, Texas had a vision to distribute Bibles to those in need. Through letters and word of mouth, Bibles for Hope became a reality. The organization raised funds and then distributed Bibles to hospitals and correctional facilities. It is exciting for our congregation to support an organization started, organized, and administered by our children. Vernon Ministerial Alliancehttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/vernonministerial The VMA is a visible witness in Wilbarger County that our Lord Jesus Christ is not divided. The pastors in Vernon meet monthly to pray for each other and plan joint ministries. The VMA sponsors annual ecumenical worship services around Thanskgiving and Easter. It also provide some financial assistance for those passing through Vernon. United Samaritan Services of
VernonLocated in downtown Vernon, USSV is a benevolence organization providing assistance to families in need. Food and clothing donations meet the immediate basic needs of families. Monetary donations provide financial aid to families for utilities, shelter, medical expenses, etc. USSV began in 1994 in response to the overwhelming needs of the community by an ecumenical group of church women. Our congregation provides monthly donations of food and gives annual financial contributions. In addition, some of members volunteer their time. Check out USSV's current needs. Regional Witness
 Palo
Duro Presbyteryhttp://www.paloduropresbytery.org First Presbyterian Church of Vernon is member of Palo Duro Presbytery. The presbytery is a governing body in the Presbyterian Church USA. Together we support the mutual ministry of Presbyterian congregations throughout the panhandle of Texas and beyond. Check out the missions supported directly by the presbytery.  Victory
Field Correctional Academyhttp://www.tyc.state.tx.us/programs/victory/index.html Victory Field began as a training facility for the Army Air Corp in June 1941. Today it is run by the Texas Youth Commission as a correctional facility. First Presbyterian Church of Vernon, Texas is one of twelve churches that maintain an active ministry at Victory Field. Every Thursday at 7pm, volunteers participate teach Bible studies with the cadets. First Presbyterian Church also supports parents as they travel to Vernon to visit their children. International Witness
http://www.twaw.org Mary Ferris, Missionary to
Romanian Orphanshttp://www.pcusa.org/missionconnections/profiles/ferrism.htm Mary Ferris, an ordained Presbyterian minister and full-time missionary living in Romania, works to successfully transition older orphans to lead productive lives as adults after they leave the institution. Her work also involves advocating for the well-being of all of the orphans in Tulcea County. Read the latest news  from Mary Ferris' work in Romania.  Word
at WorkThe Word at Work enlists and challenges churches to actively participate in missions through providing guidance to churches in Belize with teaching, resourcing and leading trips. The organization maintains close communication with pastors and with the Presbytery of Belize in order to communicate their needs to churches in the United States. First Presbyterian Chuch of Vernon supports Word at Work through financial contributions and short-term mission trips. |
